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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel after talking to Cox?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Confused.

2. Who is nearby?
(a) Ramon.
(b) Moreno.
(c) El Catolico's men and Kearsey.
(d) Lucy.

3. What was Richard Sharpe's role in "real" history?
(a) He commanded Wellington's army after Wellinton feel ill.
(b) He was assigned as an engineer to building the fortifications.
(c) He did not exist.
(d) He was a corporal.

4. Who questions Sharpe as to his determination to do as Sharpe plans?
(a) Helmet.
(b) Teresa.
(c) Harper.
(d) Lossow.

5. Where is Sharpe shot?
(a) In the left armpit.
(b) In the groin.
(c) In the left hand.
(d) In the right leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sharpe say he will slowly dismember?

2. What does Teresa notice in Sharpe's pocket?

3. Who brings a barrel of gunpowder?

4. What has Sharpe been told about the gold?

5. What was the real cause of the explosion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens in the explosion attempt.

2. What happens when Sharpe goes to the telegraph station and who is he with?

3. What happens before the telegraph can be sent?

4. Describe Almeida.

5. Describe the Lines of Torres Vedras.

6. What does Cox say when Sharpe asks permission to leave the fortress?

7. What is Teresa learning and from whom?

8. Describe the fight between Sharpe and El Catolico.

9. Describe the scene between Cox and Sharpe about the gold and Sharpe's men.

10. Who is causing Sharpe problems about moving the gold on to Wellington?

(see the answer keys)

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